Fixed Term: 2 Years, Fixed Term
Location: London or Cardiff

 Are you passionate about capturing impact and learning to improve humanitarian outcomes? Do you believe that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Do you have extensive experience in designing, implementing, leading and overseeing an organisation and/or programme-wide results framework in a humanitarian context?

We are looking to recruit a highly experienced Global Impact Manager to join our dynamic team to provide strategic guidance on the execution of Elrha’s high level impact strategy and oversee the whole of Elrha’s approach to capturing the outcomes and impact of its work.

Elrha is a leading actor in the humanitarian system focused on research and innovation. We work to improve outcomes for those affected by crises by ensuring that humanitarian practice is based on evidence of what works, and tools and techniques used are continually improved through research and innovation. We fund and support research and innovation projects around the world, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, the international research community, the private sector and other actors engaged in research and innovation.    

The Global Impact Manager is a new post within Elrha and will work closely with Elrha’s Director of Programmes and be a key member of our Senior Management Team.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience in designing, implementing, leading and overseeing an organisation and/or programme-wide results framework in a humanitarian context or organisation. You will also have well established professional Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability and Learning networks. You will be inspired and motivated by Elrha’s vision and values.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Closing date: Sunday, 9 February 2020

Interview date: Thursday, 20 February 2020

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The post-holder will manage the content on the Mentally Healthy Schools (MHS) website and support in the development and growth of the website to meet the needs of schools across the UK. This will involve writing and updating web content, website maintenance, producing newsletters, sourcing appropriate resources from across the mental health sector, identifying gaps in content, and implementing a quality assurance process. The successful applicant will be able to write clear and concise copy, have excellent organisation and planning skills, outstanding communication skills and be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience of website development and running digital projects is important. As part of our strategic development we will be looking to integrate the MHS website with our wider school offer. This post will play an important part in this process and developing our integrated offer

The post-holder will be based at the Anna Freud Centre, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact us if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying.

Contract duration
Two years fixed term.

Closing date for applications
Midnight, Thursday 30 January 2020.

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 5 February 2020.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 February 2020.

How to apply
For more information about this role and to apply, please go to visit our vacancies page.
We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

This is an exciting role leading our work to support local young people at a pivotal point in their lives, helping them to transition into successful lives as independent young adults. In collaboration with a range of partner organisations, our Feltham Futures project helps local young people to reach the best possible post-school destinations, and also provides them with on-going support through University, apprenticeship courses, or any other training or employment that they may undertake.

The Feltham Futures Project Manager will lead this work. When working with those still at school, the role will largely consist of providing 1:1 and group support for students, ensuring they have the information, motivation, advice and guidance they need to make well-informed decisions about their post-school options, as well as helping to make sure that they produce high quality applications. When working with local school-leavers, the Manager’s role will mostly be to keep up regular communication, provide guidance, signpost to other services, and liaise with school staff with whom the young people had trusted relationships.

The role will involve spending significant amounts of time in both Reach Academy and other local Secondary Schools.

The Feltham Futures project has been running successfully for two years, and has evolved during that time. The Project Manager will lead the project through an exciting new phase in its development.

This is an ideal role for someone who has some experience in widening participation or university access, careers guidance, or secondary education, and would enjoy the challenge of leading an ambitious project to transform the life chances of local young people.

Key Responsibilities

The role’s key responsibilities are:

• To support Reach Academy and other local students aged 16+ through information, advice and guidance regarding their post-school options, on both a 1:1 and group basis
• To lead the NEET prevention work of the Hub
• To support students to produce high quality University, apprenticeship and job applications
• To coordinate the activities of our Feltham Futures partner charities, such as Career Ready and OxFizz
• To support the Reach Sixth Form staff with all activities relating to University access and careers
• To liaise with staff across local schools in the Feltham area, ensuring that the Feltham Futures project is effectively and efficiently supporting their students with their post-18 options
• To communicate with school-leavers who have benefited from Feltham Futures activities, monitoring and supporting their progress through University/apprenticeship courses
• To lead the future development, branding & communications of the Feltham Futures project
• To build connections with local businesses, colleges, and other organisations that can provide opportunities
• To keep up-to-date with University application processes and apprenticeship course information

Person Specification

We are looking for the following essential and desired personal qualities:

Essential

• Qualified to work in the UK
• Good standard of proficiency in English and in IT (e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office software)
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles when working with young people
• Good organisational and communication skills
• At least one year’s experience of work in widening participation, careers, employability support, or similar
• Passion for supporting young people into the best possible post-school destinations
• Passion for supporting children, young people and families in difficult circumstances to flourish
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

Desirable

• Good knowledge of UK and international University options
• Good knowledge of apprenticeship options
• Strong ability to build rapport with young people from all backgrounds, and to build their motivation
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively
• Strong academic record

Wellbeing Activities Programme Manager (Birmingham)

37 hours per week

£26,000 (plus pension and healthcare scheme benefits)

The opportunity

We are recruiting for a Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of a new programme in Birmingham. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our new Wellbeing Activities Team.

The team will develop a broad range of social and physical activities for older people and also support grassroots groups to develop their own activities under the Neighbourhood Networks Scheme.

You will have the freedom to be creative in leading your team, of both staff and volunteers, to develop activities you feel are needed in the local area, and as determined by the skills and interests of its residents. The activities can grow and develop in any way, as long as they meet their targets for reach and outcomes under the Birmingham Council Prevention First agenda.

The ideal candidate

As the Programme Manager, you will have a passion for owning a programme and delivering successful outcomes. With strong leadership skills you will enjoy the opportunity to mold and bed in a new service team.

We are looking for an individual who understands the challenges older people face and strives to provide them with high quality opportunities to thrive in their community. You will have experience of implementing new programmes together excellent organisational an and people management skills, together with an understanding of evidencing outcomes

You will relish a challenge and enjoy getting things done, whilst maintaining team spirit and a sense of humour.

The organisation

We are a locally focused charity with over 160 staff and volunteers across Birmingham and Sandwell. We provide support and services to people aged 50 and over. We are looking to grow and expand to reach more of the older people in Birmingham and Sandwell.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Sukie Binning, Head of Operations by telephone.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 30th January 2020.  Interviews to be arranged 6th February and 7th February 2020.

Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

The Scar Free Foundation has a simple, focused mission; to achieve scar free healing within a generation. We have a 20 year track record in major donor fundraising, sustained relationship building and research excellence that has already delivered clinically meaningful outcomes. With impeccable, senior, volunteer leadership and an amazing group of Ambassadors – those with compelling stories to tell about their own scarring – we now seek an experienced and skilled story-teller, to help bring these elements together, in support of our vision of a world without scarring.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager will assist the Chief Executive in delivering the Foundation’s fundraising campaign by leading on fundraising from major Trusts & Foundations and Governmental sources.

Bid Writing & Reporting

• To prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications of the highest standard.
• To integrate effectively with the academic, scientific, clinical and patient communities we support to understand and effectively present the scientific as well as the human, emotional and economic case for funding.
• To develop an excellent working relationship with the Board of Trustees and Development Board to maximise their networks, and to support the Chief Executive and senior volunteers to establish and strengthen Trustee- and Director-level grant making trust relationships.
• To establish productive relationships with senior Trust & Foundation staff.
• To work with the Development Officer (whom you will manage) to research prospective grant making trusts whose interests are in line with the charity’s aims and to prepare summary briefs for the Chief Executive and senior volunteers as and when required.
• To track and maintain an accurate timetable of acquired Trust funding, pending applications and prospects and to record funder interactions using the charity’s database, Raiser’s Edge.
• To work with the Company Secretary & Finance Manager to process and record donations.
• To prepare concise reports to funders on the impact of their giving.

• To log and monitor the progress of agreed funder actions on Raiser’s Edge and to check in regularly against these with staff and senior volunteers.
• To identify and manage resources, key directories and publications necessary to support this research.
• To write content for online and physical supporter materials, as required.
• To support the Chief Executive with the overall campaign strategy, taking on other duties as required.
• To attend events as a representative of The Scar Free Foundation as required.

Person Specification

• At least five years’ experience in trust fundraising for the voluntary sector, though not restricted to working for a medical research charity.
• A proven track record of drafting meaningful, successful proposals to Trusts and Foundations and Statutory sources of at least six figures.
• Evidence of an aptitude to work with senior, highly influential and well-connected supporters, donors and canvassers.
• Some knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising database.
• An expert understanding of the core principles of Trusts & Foundation Fundraising, with a focus on building long-term and sustained senior relationships with grant makers.
• Experience of managing staff

This exciting new role will lead the development of a new practice framework for YoungMinds services.

You will work closely with our team of expert practitioners to ensure our work at YoungMinds, initially focussing on training and consultancy work, is governed by a practice model that is evidence-based, clinically-informed and quality-assured. We also aim for this framework to provide space for utilising the unique insight and creativity of the practitioners in our team, and the children, young people and families we work with.

You will have a background in one or more of the following: applied mental health research, practice change in a field associated with children and young people’s mental health (i.e. mental health, social work, nursing, education, etc.), or professional governance and standards (i.e. for a mental health-related professional registration body). You must be comfortable with reviewing and synthesising theoretical and practice insights and recommendations from a wide range of academic, clinical and practice fields related to children and young people’s mental health.

Development Manager (Health) permanent position -Central London £46,489 - £52,833 + Benefits

The Organisation
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to become part of the growing fundraising team of this Russell Group University which has recently launched its new Strategy 2030. This is a career-changing opportunity for an individual to show leadership and, with support from the Head of Development, to build a major gift function for one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of current and prospective major donors to the University's medical faculty, Queen Mary Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, which is one of the leading medical schools in the UK and one of the global leaders in research. The Development Manager (Health) will work closely with the Head of Development and the Vice Principal (Health) as well as academic and professional services colleagues in the School to identify and develop new opportunities for philanthropy building on a strong and attractive profile for donors which is for example already supported by £100M research funding in 2018-19. The Directorate of Development and Alumni Engagement (DDAE) seeks to connect with former students (alumni) of Queen Mary University of London and its predecessor institutions and other potential supporters to identify and develop opportunities for increasing private gift income and other forms of giving, such as alumni volunteering, in support of the strategic goals of the University.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a large international portfolio of current and prospective donors in support of Queen Mary Barts & The London, developing relationships, soliciting major gifts and stewarding donors effectively to encourage their lasting support. As faculty lead for development, they will provide functional leadership for the faculty in coordination with the Head of Development, provide annual planning for the faculty's fundraising activities and ensure delivery.
The main duties of the role will include:
* Working to a fundraising strategy for the faculty and co-created annual operational plans, manage an international portfolio of current and prospective major donors, cultivate relationships and solicit 5- to 7 figure gifts with bespoke proposals meeting annual income targets
* In coordination with the Head of Development, academic and professional services colleagues you will identify, co-create and develop new giving opportunities and lead in the development of powerful case for support statements for agreed priorities of the faculty
* Develop stewardship plans for donors to ensure they are kept informed of the progress and impact of their gift and to strengthen their relationship with Queen Mary Barts & The London
* Work with the Head of Development, the Regular Giving Manager and Prospect Research Manager to create a pipeline for prospective major donors progressing to the regular giving level
* Develop new networks, or build on existing ones, with colleagues holding similar roles at other UK universities to stay at the forefront of best practice in medical fundraising for the faculty
* Deputise for the Head of Development at internal and external meetings as required
* Act as liaison between the faculty and DDAE
* To line manage staff as appropriate
* Keep up to date with current best practice and trends in fundraising, particularly in higher Education/Medical or the Health sector

To be successful on application, it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate the below:
* At least five years of successfully developing and managing relationships with donors and prospective donors, or similar experience of managing clients and prospective clients in a relevant field
* Confident in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including director-level as well as academics, clinicians and subject matter experts
* Graduate of the CASE Spring Institute in Educational Fundraising or similar fundraising qualification
* Ideally project management skills with experience of writing detailed project plans ensure delivery with a variety of stakeholders, compiling reports and have a passion for the health/medical research and education
* Strong presentation and writing skills with experience in communication and networking with senior stakeholders
* Ideally experience of the health/medical, higher education or the wider charity sectors
* Experience of developing tailored funding proposals and conducting face-to-face meetings with potential funders and alumni donors
* Experience of working to and achieving performance-based metrics, such as financial and activity targets
* Experience of managing a large portfolio of prospective donors, cultivating and soliciting gifts from scratch and developing appropriate stewardship plans for these donors
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Experience of working in an education, charity or business development environment
* Passion for fundraising and a commitment to Higher Education
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and to undertake travel within the UK and occasional overseas travel, as demanded by the role

The post is full time and permanent. Salary will be in the range £47,325 - £52,833
per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include exceptional 30 days annual leave excluding public holidays, the USS pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

If this role is of interest, please do see the link for more information and how to apply [https://microsites.hays.co.uk/jobs/queen-mary-university/index.htm]

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Impact Network has an opportunity for a solutions-oriented, driven and adventurous individual with a background in education and international development to craft our education work across 40+ schools in rural Zambia.

What We Do

Impact Network believes every child deserves access to a quality education. We make this happen for 6,000 students across 40 schools in rural Zambia for just $5 a month by  using technology, an activity-based curriculum, and comprehensive coaching. We are currently part of a randomized controlled trial evaluation in partnership with American Institutes for Research, with strong early findings on literacy and numeracy.

What You Will Do

We are looking for someone to strengthen our education programs across all of our schools, working collaboratively with staff on the ground to improve our programs and lead our evaluation work. Impact Network needs a candidate that can be excellence-driven in the most challenging of settings.  Responsibilities include:

1. Share a commitment to provide access to a quality education to students living in extremely rural settings.
2. Demonstrate a drive towards improving the eSchool 360 model with an emphasis on improving literacy and numeracy in a scalable way.
3. Think creatively about strategies to improve instructional practices, and programs to boost literacy and numeracy.
4. Work closely and respectfully with our Head of Academics to build capacity and improve the implementation of our eSchool 360 model.
5. Collaborate closely with Education Program Officers to deliver quality training and coaching to Teacher Supervisors and Teachers.
6. Lead the development of our curriculum improvement plan, work with the curriculum team to create lesson plans, and work with our U.S.-based team to create a new mobile application.
7. Direct our management and evaluation work, including the creation of high-quality assessments, monitoring of data entry, and analysis of student-level and school-level data.
8. Play a management role on other programs, including Impact Health and Impact Girls.
9. Improve organizational structure, data collection processes, administrative practices, and any other obstacles to providing the best education possible to our students.
10. Play a supporting role in crafting grant applications, and drafting reports to donors.
11. Other projects as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications for this role include:

1. Desire to improve the education quality provided in rural Zambia and a deep commitment to the belief that all students deserve a quality education.
2. Requirements:
   • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
   • At least 3 years experience working in a school or academic setting.
   • At least 2 years experience working with NGOs in developing countries.
   • Experience coaching teachers and/or managers for professional development.
   • Familiarity in developing new resources and tools to improve program implementation, in particular around literacy and numeracy.
   • Outstanding organizational skills and incredibly strong attention to detail.
   • Ability to manage competing priorities inherent in a small non-profit organization.
3. Desired:
   • Master’s Degree in a related field.
   • Knowledge of M&E frameworks and tools
   • Experience with curriculum development for pre-primary to grade 7
   • Understanding of child protection tools and activities
   • Experience developing and implementing new programs/ initiatives
   • Confidence and fluency with Excel and managing large data-sets. Any research and data analysis skills are a strong bonus.
   • Grant writing and report writing skills are preferred as we are continually seeking and writing proposals.
4. Values:
   • Proactive problem-solver who demonstrates initiative in seeking out and implementing solutions to problems or obstacles.
   • An ability to persist and turn challenges into opportunities for improvement.
   • Strong work ethic, enthusiastic learner, and passionate about education.
5. Willingness to live in rural Zambia with limited resources. More information is available for this aspect of the position.

How to Apply

Submit a CV and Cover Letter that incorporates the following:

1. Why are you interested in working with Impact Network in Zambia?
2. What relevant experience, knowledge and skills do you bring to this role?
3. What challenges do you think comes with trying to improve literacy and numeracy in rural Zambia?
4. What is your earliest availability to start?

The Programme Management team works to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme. The team supports the teaching team and participants to maximise their learning experience, and works closely with a range of other teams across the organisation to champion and provide excellent support to participants.

The Academic Programmes Coordinator will work as part of this team and will be required to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse requirements throughout the academic year. The post holder will be required to maintain a high standard of customer service throughout, particularly at peak periods, in order to help facilitate the exceptional Participant experience the team contributes to. They will be required to develop effective working relationships with a variety of teams and departments across the organisation and partner providers.

We are looking for someone who is active and committed to the values of Frontline, has a ‘can do’ attitude; is highly numerate and organised, with excellent attention to detail.  Experience of working within a higher education environment is desirable.

Director of Development and Employment
Permanent, Full-time
Leeds with regular national travel
c. £110,000 per annum

Part of the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers is the employers organisation for the NHS in England working on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care and the NHS to:
• Lead key areas of policy delivery, particularly in relation to partnership working with trade union and staff organisations
• Act as the voice of employers, representing their needs in the service of their people, patients and communities
• Supporting employers with resources to improve their experience of their people, and hence their patients

We are seeking a successful and experienced HR leader to join our team, who is highly effective in building purposeful relationships, working collaboratively and leading people. You will also be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery in the areas of workforce policy and practice. Experience in healthcare is not essential, but evidence of improving people management policy and practice is.

Closing Date: 7th February 2020
Interviews are planned for 25th February 2020
 

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, innovative fundraiser to develop and grow both our income and supporter engagement. 

SAT-7 UK is looking to recruit a Fundraising & Engagement Team Manager to help make God’s love visible through satellite TV and digital media – to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

SAT-7 STRATEGY: SAT-7 is a strategic international satellite and digital media network, working to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture.

SAT-7 UK has grown a faithful supporter base across the UK over the last 24 years. However, we recognise the need to better establish who we are and what we do in the hearts and minds of all UK Christians. We want to reach a new generation – growing our income, influence, and supporter engagement – to increase the impact of our international programmes. As such, over the next three years we are committed to growing our church partners around the country, to develop our volunteer programmes, and to increase the support and active engagement from new supporters who are passionate about bringing life-changing moments of joy to the people of the MENA region.

SAT-7 PEOPLE: This role is based at the SAT-7 UK office in Chippenham part of a team of around 17 staff (full-time, part-time and home workers). The team meets together in the office (and virtually) every day for 15 minutes to read the Bible and to pray for the ministry, the MENA region, for each other and for our supporters.

SAT-7 FAMILY: We are part of the wider SAT-7 international family and regularly connect with our international office in Cyprus, our ‘studio’ offices in Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and London as well as other ‘support’ offices in Europe, the US, Hong Kong or Brazil. We get to meet each other at our annual Network gathering, held in one of the main regional office locations and it’s always an inspiring event for partners, supporters and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, innovative fundraiser to develop and grow both our income and supporter engagement. Candidates should have had prior experience in leading successful fundraising and direct marketing programmes; including appeals and campaigns to individuals. We are looking for an experienced manager, with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

Role:                   Fundraising & Engagement Manager
Location:Based at our Chippenham office (at least three days per week)
                            Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
Salary: £27,000 to £35,000 pro rata
Hours:                 up to 37.5 hours/week (flexible working considered)
Annual Leave:25 days pro rata
Closing Date:January 19th 2020 midday

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

To apply for this role please complete the application form and send with your CV and cover letter.

Reports to: Head of Development

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.

Staff reports: No direct reports – key relationships with internal delivery teams, CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week although will consider flexible hours between 30-37.5 for the right candidate.

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Who are we?

Why is a culture of curiosity important? Everyone needs to feel safe and confident to ask questions, challenge current thinking and test things out.

We The Curious is an educational charity and social movement using questions to:

• Overcome educational inequality
• Create a compassionate, connected society
• Connect people with art, science and culture
• Remain relevant and accessible to the diverse communities of Bristol
• Lead the way in environmental sustainability

The Gifts and Partnerships Manager will lead on several of our fast-growing fundraising streams: major donors, corporate partnerships and academic partnerships. The Development team have established a strong foundation for these streams and we are now looking for a self-motivated individual to implement this strategy and take the organisation’s fundraising to the next level.

Job description

Lead on new fundraising streams

• Ensure that supporters’ relationship management needs are met.
• Implement the organisation’s Major Supporter Strategy, building key relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners and strengthen the existing relationships with regional Universities (University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath and Exeter).
• Develop individual solicitation plans for HNWI’s.
• Establish and deliver an annual cultivation events plan, to support greater engagement with our key funder audiences.
• Manage and develop the We The Curious Life Membership and Friends schemes.
• Further develop the We The Curious corporate membership strategy with support of the Development Manager.
• To ensure due diligence, agree and produce relevant corporate contracts
• Manage corporate engagement events.
• Contribute to the wider We The Curious fundraising strategy.
• Support other Development Team members with building funding proposals and project reporting.

Consultation

• Work with the Board of Trustees to expand our fundraising base and influencing network.
• Work with the Head of Development in contributing to the annual business planning process.
• Work with Head of Development to ensure responsibilities are aligned and supportive of overall fundraising strategy.
• Contribute to Board reports as required.
• As part of the Development Team ensure that the Tessitura database is an effective and efficient fundraising tool.

Person specification

• At least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against targets within deadlines.
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of philanthropic motivations and current funding trends across the UK with the ability to identify and maximise new opportunities and mitigate against threats.
• A good understanding of budget management and the ability to work effectively with allocated resources.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to understand broad-ranging project content and financial data and tailor it into appropriate style and content for target funders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholder at all levels.
• Ideally an understanding of education, culture and science charities.
• A commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
• Embody our vision and values.
  • Progressive – we think about what’s next, we listen and invent
  • Creative – we generate and test new ideas and experiment freely
  • Inquisitive – we ask questions and listen
  • Collaborative – we share and learn generously and value difference and the space where ideas and disciplines meet
  • Playful – we embrace the unexpected with a sense of fun and support each other to explore uncertainty
  • Inclusive – we are led by people and the curious nature of human beings. Curiosity belongs to everyone.

Benefits include:

• A pension scheme with 5% company contribution
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 
• Death in service benefit of 4 x your annual salary
• Access to an Employee Support Programme which offers confidential advice and counselling in addition to free professional coaching and a range of support from the Being Well team.
• A vibrant, friendly working place hosting a range of free in-house clubs, from yoga to Planetarium karaoke club!
• Ample opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free entry to We The Curious with up to 4 guests. You are also entitled to 12 entry tickets per year to give away.
• Discounts:  You will be eligible for staff discounts of 20% off in the We The Curious café and 25% off in our shop, as well as a range of discounts with local organisations, from restaurants to free family passes to local attractions.
• Flexible, family friendly policies and working environment.
• Free, secure parking for your bike or car.
   

We believe in celebrating people's differences. So regardless of your background or personal characteristics, if you are great at what you do, we want to hear from you. 

Research Manager - Research and Economic Analysis for the Long term (REAL) Centre and Policy)

We are an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

Producing high quality, independent research and analysis on key issues of health and social care is central to the work of the Health Foundation. Our research team is responsible for managing an ambitious portfolio of externally awarded and commissioned research and evaluation work to build the evidence base to support our strategic priorities. 

The Research Manager will work with our in-house analysis team to support the design and development of The REAL Centre, and its network, to improve the quality of strategic decisions about the health and care system. Additionally, the successful candidate will work with the Policy Team to ensure the analysis that it delivers is supported by a robust evidence base through the design and development of external commissions around key topics such as primary care networks and multimorbidities.

With a suitable level of educational attainment, the successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a range of complex stakeholder relationships. You will have demonstrable experience of programme management with a track record of successfully delivering multiple strands of work at any one time. Experienced in disseminating findings to policy and practice audiences and with knowledge of research theory and methods in practice you will also have an understanding of the current issues facing the health care and social care system in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced researcher with a passion for improving health outcomes and who can commit to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. 

Interview date: 6 February 2020

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Pharmacist Support – the pharmacy profession’s independent charity - is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our development.

The role

The charity is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join its Senior Management team as we embark on delivery of our exciting new five-year strategy.

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the service delivery team and work directly with volunteers and partner organisations to deliver support to our beneficiaries. In line with our strategy, you will help shape our future service offering and lead the development of a new volunteer strategy. You will ensure that we continue our communications with service users and partners, enabling the charity to continue to meet the changing needs of those in the profession.

As a member of the Senior Management team, you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it continues to deliver quality, impactful services. Your role will involve the management of supplier relationships and contracts, budgeting, the development and monitoring of relevant policies and procedures and line management of four members of staff, as well as volunteers.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a passionate, positive and dynamic individual who enjoys a challenging and varied role. Capable of balancing fast-paced operational requirements with a strategic approach, we are looking for someone who can empower and support their team to operate effectively. The successful applicant will have the ability to develop new initiatives focused on putting people first. They will be compassionate and fair and able to communicate effectively with a variety of people using a range of communications channels, initiate and manage a range of collaborative working relationships and meet challenging milestones.

About us

As a national charity Pharmacist Support provides free and confidential services to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists and pharmacy students across GB. Support includes an information and enquiry service, stress helpline, wellbeing service, financial assistance, specialist advice in the areas of debt, benefits and employment law and addiction support. As a charity we listen, without judgement and encourage and empower people to create positive change. Each year we provide thousands of acts of support – we make good things happen.

How to apply

To apply for the above position, you must submit a completed application form (NB CVs will not be accepted).

We would be grateful if you could also complete the diversity monitoring form in order to ensure that our equal opportunities policy is adhered to.

Interviews will be held in Manchester on Tuesday 11th February 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Tuesday 4th February 2020.  

To download an application form and job description click on the links below. 

Applications can be sent via email or by post to:

Recruitment
Pharmacist Support
5th Floor
196 Deansgate
Manchester  M3 3WF